By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Chief Chikwanda of Mpika says change of political parties in power is not good because it retards development in the country. Chief Chikwanda als0 urged Zambians to emulate countries such as Tanzania and South Africa that do not remove political parties from power but only change leaders within the ruling parties. “Zambia […]
By CHARLES TEMBO Copperbelt Police Commissioner Elias Chushi say police received a report of unlawful wounding and malicious damage to property by suspected UPND cadres. Mr Chushi said three PF cadres at the PF security office where attacked by UPND cadres and sustained serious injuries and are admitted to Ndola Teaching Hospital. “Police in Ndola […]
By Mercy Chewe Nchanga Rangers have held Kansanshi Dynamos to a 1-1 draw away in Solwezi in a FAZ National Division One match played on Saturday. Rangers came from behind to grab a point in this Week 31 match. It was a turning point for Nchanga who lost their last game to the struggling National […]
By JOHN SAKALA Fifty (50) more residents of Chingola have been apprehended by police for Idle and disorderly conduct. On the night of June 4, 2021, police had again apprehended 60 people for loitering. Copperbelt Police Chief Elias Chushi in an interview with The Independent Observer said that police are working to get results. Mr […]
By MAIMBO MWEEMBA The Forum for Democracy and Development leader Edith Nawakwi (FDD) has endorsed President Edgar Lungu and his Running Mate Nkandu Luo ahead of the August 12 General Election. Ms Nawakwi said the move follows her party’s resolutions made at a convention, were it was decided that President Lungu is the only credible […]
By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Inspector General of police has warned of stern action against any political that will be found holding political rallies following the suspension of rallies by the Electoral Commission of Zambia. Mr Kanganja said that the seeking medical certificate before getting a permit from the police to hold a political rally is no […]
By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Republican Vice President, Inonge Wina said government will follow up with relevant institutions on the implementation of Statutory Instrument on local content and ensure that it is enacted into law in the shortest possible time. Mrs Wina said government is committed to promoting local content to ensure that Zambians benefit from the […]
By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Patriots for Economic Progress (PeP) have noted with deep regret the decision by the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) to ban opposition political rallies. PeP leader Sean Tembo alleges that while at the opposition rallies have been banned, the PF party have continue holding rallies across the country under the excuse of […]
By MAIMBO MWEEMBA President Edgar Lungu says government is always working to serve the interest of Zambians. Mr Lungu said some people thought he was not going to intervene when some foreign mining houses were mistreating Zambians on the Copperbelt. “My government moved in and protected the interests of the miners, the PF administration will […]
By MAIMBO MWEEMBA Solwezi Municipal Council Director Engineering Services Angel Simwaba says the Local Authority will continue opening up roads in Kyapatala area to encourage land owners in the area to start developing their parcels of land. Engineer Simwaba said that Council in 2019 issued plots in Kyapatala and started opening the roads in the […]
Maimbo Mweemba
The Independent Observer
